2016

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating, cooling and air conditioning (HVAC) systems caused thousands of home fires (that resulted in at least 29 deaths) in the year 2010. As a homeowner, it's good to know how these fires start so that you can prevent them. Here are four HVAC-related malfunctions that can lead to fire outbreaks:
Dirty Air Filters
Air filters are meant to clean the air entering the air conditioner.
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Even if you have a new air conditioning system in your home, it is vital that you properly maintain it over the years to maintain maximum efficiency. If you failed to keep up certain components, it could become more expensive to run your AC. Luckily, there are a few simple and free maintenance jobs that you can do to ensure your AC is not being an energy hog. One of the best do-it-yourself maintenance jobs is to clean and seal the condenser hose.
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Condensate drain line installation is an important stage of the air conditioning system installation process because these lines not only carry moisture but also serve as entry points into the air conditioning system. Mistakes made during the drain line installation stage may therefore expose your home to water damage. They may also expose your air conditioning system to unwanted materials or organisms that may then gain access to your home. The following are some of the most common effects of poor condensate drain line installation.
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If you like having a clean home that smells good, you probably use a variety of different household cleaners and air fresheners regularly to achieve these results. While keeping your house clean is a good thing, the cleaners you are using might be bad for your health. Many household cleaners contain harmful chemicals that can affect your health if you breathe them in. As you use these, the chemicals can get trapped in your home and can lead to health problems.
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With spring here, it is time to start maintenance projects around you home. Some of the projects you may be planning to take on can include improvements and repairs to your home. There are also some tasks that can be done to help prevent problems with mechanical systems like your HVAC. Here are some spring maintenance tasks that will help give your HVAC system many more years of use:
1. Change The Filters And Clean Your System Before Summer
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About Me

Like many other people, the holiday season is a hectic time for me. But, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love decorating my home, hosting family get-togethers, and listening to soothing, holiday music. While my home is warm and toasty now, it certainly wasn’t holiday ready a few weeks ago. My central heating and air conditioning system went down. Thankfully, my husband and I were able to get a kind HVAC contractor to come to our home quickly. This individual fixed the leaks in our system and restored normalcy to our home. On this blog, I hope you will discover the advantages of scheduling an HVAC contractor to look at your unit before the holidays arrive.